Hi, I’m Christine — founder of Pop & Stitch, Executive Coach, yoga and Pilates instructor, wife, mom of four teenagers (including triplet boys), dog mom, gardener, and completely obsessed needlepointer.

For years, my work has centered around helping people build full, ambitious lives without losing themselves in the process. In my coaching, yoga, and Pilates classes, I talk a lot about movement, breathwork, mindfulness, nervous-system regulation, connection, and making space to truly recharge.

Then I realized I was bored with my phone.

I was tired of scrolling, consuming, and reaching for a screen every time I had a quiet moment. I wanted to create more than I consumed.

And then I found needlepoint.

What started with one beginner kit quickly became one of my favorite stress-relief practices. When I stitch, my brain gets quieter, my breathing slows, and I become completely present. It gives me the same relaxed, focused feeling I love in yoga, pilates, gardening, meditation, and breathwork…and I get to make something beautiful at the same time.

That’s really where Pop & Stitch came from.

I believe self-care is more than exercise or taking a day off. It’s having practices that help you regulate, connect, create, laugh, learn, and slow down. Hobbies matter. Time alone matters. Real-life connection matters. And putting the phone down once in a while really matters.

Pop & Stitch makes needlepoint modern, social, fun, and completely accessible to beginners. No intimidating craft store. No experience required. We’ll teach you how to stitch, slow down, and even incorporate simple breathwork along the way.

Sometimes you’ll stitch quietly by yourself. Sometimes you’ll sit around a table laughing with friends. Sometimes you’ll keep your treasure for yourself.  Sometimes you will give it as a special gift.  All feel pretty good.

And this is only the beginning. In 2027, I’m excited to bring even more of my favorite things together with our first Yoga • Pilates • Stitching • Travel Retreat experiences — movement, mindfulness, creativity, connection, amazing gourmet food and a beautiful place to enjoy it all.

Because the goal isn’t to constantly escape your life.

It’s to create a life you love being present for.

CREATE MORE THAN YOU CONSUME.

SIP • STITCH • SMILE